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What is the name of the antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming?
What is the name of the antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming?
- Ampicillin
- Cephalosporin
- Tetracycline
- Penicillin (correct)
Who is credited with the discovery of Penicillin?
Who is credited with the discovery of Penicillin?
- Louis Pasteur
- Alexander Fleming (correct)
- Rober Koch
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
What is the main use of Penicillin?
What is the main use of Penicillin?
- To treat bacterial infections (correct)
- To cure cancer
- To cure viral infections
- To treat skin disorders
When was Penicillin discovered?
When was Penicillin discovered?
What type of organism is Penicillin derived from?
What type of organism is Penicillin derived from?
What is the primary goal of using empiric therapy in treating infections?
What is the primary goal of using empiric therapy in treating infections?
What informs the choice of empiric therapy?
What informs the choice of empiric therapy?
Why is it essential to follow CDC recommendations for prevention and treatment of infections?
Why is it essential to follow CDC recommendations for prevention and treatment of infections?
What is the purpose of conducting culture and susceptibility studies?
What is the purpose of conducting culture and susceptibility studies?
What is the significance of local patterns of drug-resistant organisms?
What is the significance of local patterns of drug-resistant organisms?
What is the primary benefit of consulting infectious disease physicians and pharmacists?
What is the primary benefit of consulting infectious disease physicians and pharmacists?
What is the typical timeframe required for laboratory tests to definitively identify causative organisms and determine susceptibility to antibiotics?
What is the typical timeframe required for laboratory tests to definitively identify causative organisms and determine susceptibility to antibiotics?
What is the purpose of universal precautions in infection control?
What is the purpose of universal precautions in infection control?
What is the significance of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections in the context of antimicrobial therapy?
What is the significance of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections in the context of antimicrobial therapy?
What is the purpose of preoperative skin and bowel cleansing?
What is the purpose of preoperative skin and bowel cleansing?
